Land Cost Estimator

Tired of the same old corporate pitch about another brick-and-mortar developer? maybe it's time to join one of the fastest-growing regional house builders in our area, on a mission to create communities residents are genuinely proud of. Following an exciting recent expansion, building a new dream team from the ground up.

We need a Land Estimator—a true numbers wizard—to join a dynamic Land and Development Team. This isn’t a back-office spreadsheet job; you’ll be the crucial financial brain that determines whether a promising piece of land becomes a profitable community or just a patch of grass. If you thrive on detail, live for accurate forecasting, and want to be a pivotal player in a thriving, family-run business, keep reading!

Your Scope of Work

You'll be the person who translates potential into profit, ensuring every land bid is rock-solid. Your core responsibilities include:

  • Preparing reliable, detailed land cost appraisals and robust estimates for new land acquisition opportunities across key regions.
  • Performing meticulous, site-specific take-offs directly from working drawings and technical documents to feed into land appraisals. No stone left uncounted!
  • Acting as the essential link between the Land, Commercial, Technical, and Engineering teams, helping to strategise and cost alternative site solutions to maximise value.
  • Calculating development cash flows based on anticipated start dates to accurately measure the all-important Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).
  • Crafting and delivering sharp, insightful overviews of completed land appraisals prior to submitting a bid—you’ll be a key voice in the room

Who You Are 

We’re looking for a professional who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and own this process.

  • Experience that counts with at least 3 years of construction sector experience, ideally in an estimating, technical, or commercial role.
  • You don't just use Microsoft Excel; you dominate it. You can build complex, reliable financial models and cashflows in your sleep.
  • You are inherently self-motivated, exceptionally well-organised, and can work independently to tight deadlines without constant hand-holding
  • You have a keen ability to spot roadblocks, recognise problems quickly, and implement efficient, speedy solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills for dealing with multi-disciplinary teams—you speak the language of finance, land, and construction fluently.
  • As a bonus, you have experience using sector-specific financial/estimation software (e.g., COINS).

Why apply?

  • You'll be joining a fresh chapter of a respected regional legacy focused on building more than just homes; here careers flourish.
  • You will play a vital, influential role within a company that is experiencing rapid growth. Your numbers will literally shape their future footprint.
  • Work in modern new headquarters located in the heart of East Anglia.

Ready to calculate your future? Apply now and help build communities you can be proud of!

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